Decision Memo Completed

Whitebark Pine Planting

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Clearwater; Idaho, Idaho Lochsa/Powell Ranger District

Whitebark pine planting in Idaho Roadless Areas where there have been recent fires. Seedlings come from forest and are resistant to blister rust. Planting will be done with hand tools, and all travel on foot in roadless areas.

Location

T28 N R14 E Sec 3 & 10, T27 N R 16 E Sec 2, 1, 10, 11, 12, 15

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/07/2021
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Whitebark Pine PlantingDecision Signed Date: 10/18/2022
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsLochsa/Powell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants